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In reply to the discussion: State Department to revoke more passports from people who haven't paid child support [View all]EX500rider
(12,271 posts)34. Lots of people don't have passports, it does not "remove people from their homes, neighborhoods and nation"
Just means they can't leave the country on vacation till they get caught up on child support. Good
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State Department to revoke more passports from people who haven't paid child support [View all]
MichMan
Thursday
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Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1998 passed the House 402-16 and was unanimous in the Senate
MichMan
Thursday
#14
These are US citizens, revoking their passports just means they can't leave the country
EX500rider
8 hrs ago
#31
People who owe child support should pay that before taking trips abroad, I am fine with it
EX500rider
8 hrs ago
#33
Pretending what? States already revoke DL's over non-payment, Passports are a good addition IMO
EX500rider
7 hrs ago
#42
So you think there is some secret plan to deny passports to people? To what end?
EX500rider
7 hrs ago
#46
Well there is a plan to deny passports to people behind in child support yes that is known
EX500rider
6 hrs ago
#54
How is not issuing a passport removing people from their homes and neighborhoods?
MichMan
Thursday
#7
Lots of people don't have passports, it does not "remove people from their homes, neighborhoods and nation"
EX500rider
8 hrs ago
#34
"... having a valid passport -- the basic document of citizenship" That would be your birth certificate, not passport
EX500rider
7 hrs ago
#43
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1998 passed the House 402-16 and was unanimous in the Senate
MichMan
4 hrs ago
#60
Given my druthers, I think those evading court ordered child support should be sent to jail on a work release program
MichMan
4 hrs ago
#58
TIL there are DUers who do not know what passports are, what they do, and how they work nt
Dreamer Tatum
10 hrs ago
#23